4K UHD Review: Blue Hawaii
Released in 1961, Blue Hawaii is an enduring favorite among Elvis fans. The plot is thin to non-existent, but it was the first time Elvis had shot a movie on location, making for beef up production values. The production also secured the services of Oscar winning cinematographer Charles Lang (A Farewell to Arms) to shoot […]
Blu-ray Review: Kid Galahad (1962)
A remake of the 1937 movie of the same name, Kid Galahad is an above average entry in Presley’s filmography that doesn’t stray from the formula that made him a box office success. Let Elvis do his thing: sing a half a dozen song, engage in something sporty (race car driving, surfing), maybe have a […]
Blu-ray Review: Clambake (1967)
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Blu-ray Review: Frankie and Johnny (1966)
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Flaming Star (Blu-ray)
When dismissing Elvis Presley’s films, most people are likely considering his post Blue Hawaii (1962) work, which can be can be considered nothing more than fluff, largely designed to maintain his popularity, and promote his recording career. Elvis’ earlier films are interesting for a variety of different reasons, but Flaming Star (1960) is a notable […]
Elvis: That’s the Way It Is (1970) Making it’s Way to Blu-ray
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the Special Edition Blu-ray release of director Denis Sanders’ Elvis: That’s the Way It Is. The 1970 Elvis Presley documentary has been newly remastered and arrives in premium DigiBook packaging on August 12th. Sanders’ “rockumentary” features the work of Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Lucien Ballard (The Caretakers, The Wild Bunch) […]
Blu-ray Review: Love Me Tender
An anomaly in Elvis Presley’s career, his first film, Love Me Tender was the only time he didn’t receive top billing. Presley is a supporting player who doesn’t even appear until around the 20 minute mark, and even then plays second fiddle to beefy actor Richard Egan. Even so, it’s an enjoyable film to watch. […]
Love Me Tender Comes to Blu-ray July 30
Moviegoers were introduced to Elvis Presley in this film set during the dying hours of the Civil War. Elvis sings four songs, including the title song. The year is 1865, and the three Confederate Reno brothers don’t know the war has ended. They manage to steal a Union Army payroll, and head for home with […]
Blu-ray Review: Elvis Presley Blu-ray Collection
Warner Bros. | 274 Mins. | 1957-72 | Unrated Had he lived, Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 75th birthday on January 8th. Given his status as a cultural icon and top moneymaker, it should come as no surprise that many of his albums and films have been repackaged to mark the occasion. Not to […]
Elvis on Tour Blu-ray Coming August 3
Warner Home Video has announced the Blu-ray release of Elvis on Tour, the Golden Globe-winning documentary that followed Elvis Presley on a 15-city tour of the United States in 1972, for August 3. Video has been remastered in high definition with 2.40:1 letterboxed image, as seen in the theatrical release. Audio will be 5.1 DTS-HD […]